County Kilkenny is located in the heart of the South East of Ireland, bordered by five counties including Waterford, Wexford and Carlow.
Kilkenny is a county rich in heritage, which is reflected in the medieval splendour of Kilkenny City, which is over 400 years old. It is a vibrant city on the River Nore and overlooked by the majestic Kilkenny Castle. It has a rich arts and crafts culture, with the National Craft Gallery, the Kilkenny Design Craft Centre, the Craft Trail and numerous studios to visit located throughout the county. When travelling around the county you will find a wide variety of Kilkenny hotels or guesthouse accommodation to choose from.
There are a number of beautiful towns and villages throughout the county, including Bennettsbridge and Inistioge where the film of Maeve Binchy’s book “Circle of Friends” was filmed. There are also plenty of attractions to keep you busy on a visit to Kilkenny, including Jerpoint Abbey, Castlecomer Discovery Park, Dunmore Cave, St. Canice’s Cathedral, Rothe House and Graden and Woodstock Estate to name but a few.
There are also plenty of golf courses in the area including Mount Juliet and Castlecomer Golf Course and you can enjoy a day at the races at Gowran Park or go to the dogs at Kilkenny Greyhound Racing Stadium. All Kilkenny hotels and guesthouses will be glad to help you book a round of golf at a local course. Kilkenny city is popular for short stay hotel breaks.
Whatever your reason for visiting Kilkenny you can book almost 30 fully approved Kilkenny hotels and guesthouses located throughout the county on the Ireland Hotels website. Just use the accommodation search box featured on this page to find hotel breaks in Kilkenny or a guesthouse to meet your needs.
Hotels in Kilkenny
Bailey (The)
All rooms en suite, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers & TVs in each room.
Historic Court House, St. Canice's Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny Castle, Design Centre, Smithwick's Brewery, Watergate Theatre.
Bridgecourt House
A family-run guesthouse situated in a superb city centre location with all facilities nearby. Our impressive residence has en suite rooms, colour TV, hairdryers etc. and a cosy lounge where tea/coffee making facilities are available. All our bedrooms are beautifully decorated to reach high standards. We offer all our guests a warm welcome, tasty breakfast and a friendly service all in comfortable surroundings. Private car parking.
Butler House
This magnificent Dower House of Kilkenny Castle, Situated in the centre of Kilkenny City has recently undergone a refurbishment. Sweeping staircases magnificent plastered ceilings and marble fireplaces are all features of this 16th century house. The house is a combination of contemporary furnishing and period elegance. The larger superior rooms and suite have graceful bow windows with lovely views of the Georgian garden and Kilkenny Castle. Private parking. Chairlift available.
Carrolls Hotel
Situated on the N10 between Kilkenny and Waterford. Enjoy the excellent service, warmth and luxury of our family-run hotel. All rooms are en suite with TV and direct dial phone. Our Sionnach Sioc Restaurant has an excellent reputation for good food. The hotel provides live music 2 nights a week. Golfing, karting, fishing, horse riding and shooting are available nearby.
Club House Hotel
Situated uniquely in a cultural & artistic centre and against the background of Kilkenny's mediaeval city, the magnificent 18th century Club House Hotel maintains a 200 year old tradition of effortless comfort, hospitality and efficiency. En suite rooms are decorated in both modern & period style with complimentary beverages, TV, hairdryer & phone. Food is locally sourced, cooked and presented to highest standards. Victors Bar has old world charm & luxury. Live music Saturday nights, traditional Irish song & dance Wednesday nights July & August.
Fanad House
Overlooking Kilkenny Castle Park, Fanad House is a five minute walk from the city centre. The newly built guesthouse offers all en suite rooms with complimentary beverages, multi-channel TV, hairdryer and direct dial phone. Extensive breakfast menu available. Private and secure parking provided. An ideal base for exploring the mediaeval city. We are adjacent to Kilkenny Tennis Club. Owner operated is your guarantee for an enjoyable stay.
Glendine Inn
The Glendine Inn has been a licensed tavern for over 200 years. It consists of 7 bedrooms (all en suite), a residents' lounge, residents' dining room, and public lounge and bars serving snack or bar lunches. We are ideally located for golf (course 200m away), the railway station and the historic city of Kilkenny are only 1.5km away. We assure you of a friendly welcome. Under new ownership of the Phelan family.
Hotel Kilkenny
The new 4 star Hotel Kilkenny is now open. The city's best located hotel, accessible from all major routes, yet only minutes from Kilkenny's heart, the new hotel offers 138 spacious bedrooms, stylish new lobby, bar & restaurant and exceptional leisure facilities with Olympic specification gym and 20m pool. Hairdressers, onsite beauty spa and children's play programme are also available. There is also an abundance of complimentary parking.
Kilford Arms Hotel
Enviably located, just minutes walk from city centre and railway station, the Kilford Arms Hotel offers a personal service and great range of facilities. The White Oak Restaurant serves fresh local produce in comfortable surroundings. PV's traditional bar has entertainment nightly, with food served daily. O'Faolain's Bar is Kilkenny's most vibrant bar, with 3 levels of stunning architecture, DJs and late bar nightly. Welcome to the Kilford Arms Hotel.
Kilkenny House Hotel
Enter the warmth and traditional style of Kilkenny House Hotel, ideally located between St Lukes and Aut Even Hospitals on the R693. Built to 3*** perfection with spacious and tastefully decorated bedrooms. Dore's Public Bar serves bar food daily from 12.30pm to 8.00pm and offers you a personal service while serving the best of local produce. The Talbots Inch Suite caters for meetings and events. Situated enviably on 2 acres with 100 car parking spaces. Owner operated guarantees Kilkenny's best value accommodation, food and beverage.
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
The 4**** deluxe Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is the most extensive hotel in the city. Ideally situated just off the High Street with Kilkenny Castle on its doorstep. Complete with 118 of the largest bedrooms in Kilkenny, fully equipped leisure centre with 21 metre swimming pool and 2 award-winning restaurants. A complimentary activity packed Children?s Club is open throughout mid-term breaks and summer season. Also offering complimentary parking. The Kilkenny Ormonde is the perfect choice for both corporate & leisure guests.
Kilkenny River Court
Award-winning RAC/AA 4**** hotel, leisure club and conference centre. City centre location, stunning views of Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Ideal as a conference venue or simply sheer relaxation. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, sauna, geyser pool, Jacuzzi, fully equipped gymnasium and treatment rooms. Within easy access of Dublin, Waterford and Cork.
Langton House Hotel
Langton House Hotel is a family owned and run hotel and is renowned for their genuine hospitality, offering wonderful food, impeccable service amid comfortable and luxurious surroundings.
Designed to a four star standard, Langton House Hotel is the jewel in Kilkenny?s medieval crown. Situated on the vibrant John Street in Kilkenny city centre, we are only a moments walk to Kilkenny Castle, the River Nore and all attractions the city has to offer.
Established in 1938 by Ned & Bridget Langton as a bar offering food, beverages and bedrooms for weary commercial travellers. Building and expanding Langton House Hotel continued over the next 70 Years and we are delighted to be still trading on the original service, character & charm, whilst the latest 21st century technology, service and values has been set into its very fabric.
The hotel has undergone radical programs of renovation and refurbishment over the years with the investment of a collection of lavish suites bringing our total bedrooms to 34.
The visually stunning interiors along with tasteful furnishings speak volumes about how greatly expanded the Langton brand has become over the years.
Langton House Hotel is renowned for its impeccable service, genuine hospitality and has gained an enviable reputation as a leading venue for food, service, accommodation and wedding providers in Kilkenny.
Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre
Lyrath is delighted to welcome its guests to a place of contemporary elegance and sophistication, where we guarantee a memorable and unique hospitality experience. Situated on 170 acres, Lyrath's 17th century house plays an integral part in the overall development. At the Oasis Spa, we offer you a unique and exclusive opportunity to unwind and take time out just for you. A courtesy service is available to take you to the city centre just 5 mins away.
There are a limited number of smoking rooms available to guests at the Lyrath Estate , please state at time of booking if you request a smoking room, however a smoking room is not guaranteed but we will make every effort to facilitate your requirements
Newpark Hotel
Newpark Hotel 4**** & AA 4****. Tranquil parkland setting close to city centre, 'The Creative Heart of Ireland'. 129 superior rooms & suites. Full conference and banqueting facilities, additional facilities include: health spa & leisure complex, 17m pool, extensive air conditioned gym and aerobics studio. Choice of dining facilities: Scott Dove Bar, offering carvery lunch & evening menu, and fine dining in Gullivers Restaurant. Live entertainment at weekends. Fully equipped business & conference centre, ideal for seminars, sales conference & training courses.
Rising Sun
A family-run guesthouse, 14km from Waterford City on the main Waterford-Dublin road. It has 10 luxurious bedrooms all en suite with D/D telephone, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Rising Sun Guesthouse is an ideal base for sports enthusiasts, surrounded by some beautiful golf courses within 15-30 minutes drive. The old world charm of stone and timberwork sets the tone of comfort and relaxation in the bar and lounge. Traditional home cooked lunches and bar food served daily. The Restaurant offers full à la carte menu and wine list.
Rosquil House
Located a short walk from the centre of the medieval Kilkenny City, Rosquil House offers the ambience of a hotel with the best traditions of Irish hospitality. With seven luxury en suite bedrooms with all the facilities, a guest lounge to enjoy a glass of wine and breakfast a culinary treat, all adds up to an experience not to be missed. Extensive private parking.
Springhill Court Hotel, Conference, Leisure & Spa Hotel
Located only minutes from the bustling centre of 'the Marble City'. We boast one of Kilkenny's most modern leisure clubs. Our facilities include a 19m deck level pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and fully equipped gymnasium. Unwind in 'AquaSpa' offering 7 treatment rooms including floatation therapy. This compliments our superb restaurant, friendly bar, conference centre and 85 well appointed bedrooms. Member of Brennan Hotel Group. Sister Hotels: The Arklow Bay Conference & Leisure Hotel, Co. Wicklow, Bettystown Court Hotel Co. Meath & Clonmel Park Hotel, Co. Tipperary.
The Laurels B&B Kilkenny
Purpose built townhouse 6-10 minutes walk from city centre and castle. Private car parking. All rooms en suite (some with whirlpool baths & super king sized beds). TV, Hairdryer, Tea/Coffee in all rooms. Some of the comments in Visitors Book: 'Absolutely Wonderful', 'Best B&B we had in Ireland', 'First class & recommendable', 'What more could one ask for, and a whirlpool bath too', 'Wonderful'. Opposite Hotel Kilkenny beside the famous Sceilp Pub.
Waterside
A beautifully restored 19th century corn store with feature wooden beams and imposing granite exterior. Riverside location, all rooms have a view of the River Barrow. Excellent base for boating, fishing, hill walking. 16km from Mount Juliet for golf. Nearby 13th century Duiske Abbey. 27km from historical Kilkenny. Superb restaurant features continental cuisine and international flavour wine list. Relaxed and friendly approach. Perfect for small groups. Graiguenamanagh hosts annual 'Town of Books' Festival.
